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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
7
The High Lake Get-To-Gether club will meet Tuesday afternoon February 7 at the home of Mrs Elmer Iverson with Mrs Edith Grodland as co host. Members are asked to bring a valentine and note the change in meeting date.
Mr and Mrs Robert Prather of Graettinger welcome daughter Maryanne Maurine born Jan 28 weighing 5 lbs 7 oz. Paternal grandparents Harold Prather of Graettinger and R T Clark of Oxford England. Bruce Robert born Jan 25 to Mr and Mrs Robert Barringer of Graettinger weighing 8 lbs ? oz. sister Mary Anne at home. Other Graettinger families welcomed new babies Katherine Pauline born Jan 27 at Holy Family Hospital weighing 7 lbs 2 oz, Dennis Raymond born Jan 31 at Emmetsburg Hospital. James and A J Weir noted as parents of additional children. grandparent lines traced through Graettinger and Charles City.
The Watson theatre office and upstairs hallway are being remodeled this week. Local contractor Gerald Stueve is handling the work.
Graettinger FFA members Don Jacobson Richard Haisman Bob Reeves and Roger Tonderum led the team to 2190 points to win team honors at the IFA Grain Show and Judging contest held at Graettinger School last Saturday June 28 Eleven PBA chapters competed for top honors In divisions of large and small grains legumes grasses and forages 80 samples were judged with Reeves taking second overall individual and Graettinger placing in multiple divisions across Lake City Newell Albert City Pocahontas Armstrong Cylindar Sac City Estherville and Rolfe among others The contest judged seed quality weed absence disease and inert matter in each class
Polio fund campaign ends with a total tally from January 31. Adolph Spies, president and general chairman, reports auctions, cake walks, fines, lunchroom events, FHA and school activities, cash donations, and community efforts raising funds for polio relief. Major contributions include school auctions, cash gifts, and dime cards in businesses.
Gractlinger's Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow honors Jacquelyn Howell, Senior, for high scores in statewide judging and award of $1,500 and $500 scholarships. She may compete for a $5,000 national award as All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow. Howell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Howell, led her school in a written test among 10,222 high schools nationwide.
A southbound heavily loaded semi rammed from the rear by another truck near Heidecker's DeX station on Highway 17 caused both vehicles to crash into the west ditch. Both tractors carried shelled corn from a Manning Iowa firm. Some corn spilled. the ditching truck had to unload to be moved. No injuries.
Keith Olson of Mallard has joined the Graettinger Implement Co in the parts department and as a bookkeeper. He previously worked at the International Harvester store in Mallard. Mr. and Mrs. Olson plan to relocate or adjust their plans in light of the new position.
They have four children. The note indicates relocation once suitable housing is found, reflecting family planning and stability needs for the household.
Mrs. Lester Martinson first to identify last week’s mystery farm as that of Mr and Mrs Edwin Tindall located four and a half miles east of Groettinger. Betty Masters won the free theatre ticket drawn from correct identifiers. Also recognized were J W Knutsen Ronald Grarttinger and Omer Gjorde. Maquoketa mourns the death of 97 year old Miss Anns Bowman, a longtime resident since 1861.
Burglars removed a safe from a Madrid food store. The 300 pound safe was later recovered near Atlantic, and about $113 was taken in the burglary.
A brief note promoting the Times Office for top quality printing services. Emphasizes reliable results, clear typography, and durable finishes for newspapers, posters, and business materials.
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